New Moon in Leo - Saturday, July 26th, 2014 at 3:42 PM PST

The New Moon in Leo will herald a shift in energies. The Sun will also be in the regal sign of the lion and in conjunct with the moon. The result is a congruency between who you are and what you feel. You will have a clearer idea of what you want and how to best go about your goals. Jupiter will also be providing a little bit of luck in your ventures, and Mercury and Venus are encouraging eloquent and effective communication.

With a New Moon, you have an opportunity to plant seeds only after you have cleared away the last harvest. If you are having trouble letting go or allowing necessary endings to occur, the moon can help you facilitate release. A New Moon is about preparation, rest, and planting whereas the Full Moon is about action, energy, and completion.

Pluto is putting pressure on Venus and Mercury during the time of the New Moon. You might find yourself experiencing conflicts with people in your life because of unspoken words. Pluto does not like keeping psychological wounds hidden for very long, so if you have been avoiding confrontations or vocalizing your true feelings, you might notice words erupting from your mouth without your full consent. The only answer is to speak before Pluto pushes you, so that you can articulate your thoughts and feelings in the most effective and helpful manner possible.

Lammas/Lughnasadh

On August 2nd, many people will be celebrating Lammas--also known as the first harvest festival. During this time, wheat was harvested in many European countries, and there were festivities to reflect the abundance reaped. There is also a tradition of making and blessing bread, which could then be used later in magic or prayer. As you enjoy the energies of the New Moon, you can also set aside time to be grateful for the abundance you have received and decide how you would like to best use the gifts you currently have. Because this is the first harvest, symbolically you can also review the progress you have made so far to determine if other changes are in order. You might want to review contracts or agreements--possibly changing or modifying the course you have set for the rest of the year. 

Concise Considerations

1. Intentions focused on improving communication within relationships are strengthened. 
2. Intentions focused on identity and place in world are strengthened. 
3. Intentions focused on removing elements of the self or old energies are strengthened. 
4. Intentions focused on improving nutrition are strengthened. 
5. Intentions focused on helping others are strengthened. 
6. Intentions focused on releasing unwanted energies related to money, sex, or death are strengthened.
7. Intentions focused on learning or growing from past experiences involving money, sex, or death are strengthened. 
8. Blessing food (especially bread) on Lammas can help with magic or other intentions. 

Full Moon in Capricorn - Saturday, July 12th, 2014 at 4:25 AM PST

Full Moon in Capricorn

This full moon in Capricorn is going to be particularly balancing while the sun and moon are in opposition. The sun remains in the sign of Cancer, which is the astrological opposite of Capricorn, so the energies have an opportunity to create a better harmony. Both Capricorn and Cancer can be rigid in their ways, but the focus is different. Capricorn is a cardinal sign whose direction could be stated as upward. Capricorn has a tendency to want to ascend the career ladder and tends to look at things like a general examines the battlefield. Any decision that is made is not personal, but rather an objective perspective focused on manifesting the grand scheme. Cancer, on the other hand, is also a cardinal sign, but the direction is backwards. Do not be confused. Although Cancer is looking backwards, she can still move forward. The difference is Cancer is making decisions to move forward based on what she experienced in the past, which makes her decisions personal and subjective. In addition, Cancer also is known to move sideways in order to make sure those she is traveling with are doing okay and moving with her. 

Capricorn is associated with the sea-goat, so there is a water connotation to the otherwise earth-focused sign. Many would overlook a Capricorn's emotional world because often her emotional world is not overtly presented. Capricorn's challenge is finding a connection to her emotional world and connection to others through the polar opposite of Cancer. Instead of focusing on financial support, for example, the Capricorn person can begin to learn how to provide emotional support. In doing so, Capricorn can lead and continue to achieve her big dreams without sacrificing the important people in her life. After all, it is often very lonely at the top. 

Therefore, as you consider your intentions for the Full Moon, focus on how you can better balance your needs of work and home. If you don't have an oasis to rejuvenate your soul, then work becomes a prison. If you are too complacent at home, then you will never get the satisfaction of pursuing your dreams and purpose. We often forgot to make intentional time to relax, rest, and rejuvenate, and that is just an important as scheduling meetings, going to trainings, and networking. Now is a good time to create balance with work and play; balance with structure and flow. 

Concise Considerations

1. Complete any intentions during the evening of Friday, July 11th to maximize the energies unless you are committed to doing the work right before 4:25 AM. 
2. Intentions focused on creating balance between work and home will be strengthened. 
3. Intentions focused on clarifying work and career goals will be strengthened. 
4. Intentions focused on home improvements will be strengthened. 
5. Intentions focused on improving relationships with close friends and family will be strengthened. 
6. Intentions focused on networking in order to get further in your career field will be strengthened. 
7. Intentions focused on professional development will be strengthened. 
8. Intentions focused on prioritizing will be strengthened. 
9. Intentions focused on long-term goals will be strengthened. 
10. Intentions focused on healing, especially from family or work issues, will be strengthened.